Restaurants for Romance

195 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (map)

Whether inside by the fireplace or out in the tranquil back garden, this French spot on Smith Street is a low-key charmer.

51 Ave B, New York, NY 10009 (map)

Make googly eyes over heaping, inexpensive plates of homey pastas at this snug Italian spot in the East Village.

70 Prince St, New York, NY 10012 (map)

Outstanding, creative market-driven fare shines at this Soho spot. Earn extra points: Ask for a seat by the fire.

359 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10014 (map)

The West Village doesn't get much more lovey-dovey than this warm neighborhood spot for eclectic European cooking.

165 Allen St, New York, NY 10002 (map)

An olive tree grows through the center of this sumptuous Latin restaurant on the Lower East Side--what would Freud say?

77 North 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (map)

Couples can play out their film noir fantasies at this Williamsburg Japanese restaurant where the booths blinds that can be pulled down for extra privacy.

415 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10003 (map)

On the other hand, if you're into publicly flaunting your paramour, this hot spot on the Bowery offers a high-gloss backdrop.

6 Bond St, New York, NY 10012 (map)

It's so dimly lit you'll probably have a hard time seeing your food, but with sushi this excellent and pillow-filled booths for getting close, you'll hardly care.

60 E 65th St, New York, NY 10021 (map)

Daniel Boulud's flagship is as renowned for its Venetian Renaissance decor as it is for its refined cuisine.

80 Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10023 (map)

The view of Central Park from the 35th floor of the Mandarin Oriental is among the most ooh-inducing in the city.

2 Harrison St, New York, NY 10013 (map)

Twenty-five years later, this Tribeca classic is still a honey-pleasing tour de force.

121 E 17th St, New York, NY 10003 (map)

Fireside dining in an 1852 carriage house? There's no surer way to heat up a romantic evening.

113 Saint Marks Pl, New York, NY 10009 (map)

Hot dogs on St. Marks might not seem romantic, but you'll win huge points with the Atari-loving boy or girl in your life. Afterward, sneak through the phone booth for an after-dog cocktail at PDT.

37 Saint Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003 (map)

Or just grab some Japanese style snacks from these neon vending machines and stroll arm in arm through the East Village.